Serving 216 students in grades 6-12, Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School's student population of 216 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 16, 2025
School Motto
Where We’re Going We Don’t Need Roads…
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
53%
Black
94%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School?
The graduation rate of Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School?
216 students attend Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School?
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School offer ?
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School part of?
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School is part of Gateway Charter Academy School District.
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